November 21, 2009

Charges of election fraud in Orange Cove

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By KSEE News

Story Published: Nov 6, 2008 at 12:32 AM EST

Story Updated: Nov 6, 2008 at 12:32 AM EST

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The Secretary of State's office is investigating allegations that Orange Cove Mayor Victor Lopez and some associates entered voting booths and instructed people how to vote. Poll observers lodged complaints, and sheriff's deputies were eventually called to have the mayor leave the polling place.
The mayor, on Wednesday, told KSEE 24 he did nothing wrong, and was merely helping people who requested aid in voting.

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Thursday, Nov 6 at 10:52 AM Esperanza Hernandez wrote ...

I know Victor Lopez since I was a toddler

Thursday, Nov 6 at 10:54 AM Esperanza Hernandez Sustaita wrote ...

I have known Victor Lopez since I was a child. I remember him helping my grandmother Estefana Hernandez complete her absentee ballet in our presence and never did I or my father see him fraud the ballot. I am disgusted that people could be so evil and think these horrible things about him. He is a great mayor and a wonderful person. Shame on all of you who feel differently. God bless you Victor and keep up the great work.

Thursday, Nov 6 at 11:21 AM Hutch wrote ...

I can not believe that they keep electing this guy

Thursday, Nov 6 at 4:20 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Its about time someone is investigating him. Why does his whole gang have to be at the poll's for all the elections.....There is always drama with the mayor and his family.....We now are going to have change in Orange Cove and it's about time!

Thursday, Nov 6 at 4:39 PM Bob wrote ...

Victor Lopez has been stealing elections for several years now. He stays in power through intimidation and deceit. This isn't the first time he has done this and he will continue to do this unless the city of Orange Cove stands up to its bully mayor.

Thursday, Nov 6 at 7:07 PM st jude is watching wrote ...

i would like to comment first of all gilbert garcia was paying people 4 votes 10 20 dollars a vote thats a no no wally hill was present thats fraud another thing that will be investgated the post office throwing ballots away then glenda hill caught talking to the person on film great picks i pd 100 dollars 4 those well gilbert if hell frezzes over u win hope u find a job youll have to resighn look it up i need some one to clean my yard haa haaa gil n esther no chance recall glend hill yesyes bye

Friday, Nov 7 at 12:20 AM Poll Observer wrote ...

Mayor Lopez, his oldest son, and city planning commissioner were inside booths w/voters. Mayor endorsed 2 city council candidates who were on the ballot. Elections official Tony Reyes did not enforced poll watcher guidelines fairly because he allowed them to do as they pleased. Many people will attest to that including the other elections officials if you ask them what really happened. One of them happens to be the Mayor's ex-sister-in-law who allowed Victor Jr. be behind the elections table.

Saturday, Nov 8 at 12:48 AM Voiceofthepeople22 wrote ...

why dont they rename orange cove Victorville. Every new building that is built he names after himself. We live in a democracy not a monarchy. Thats what our 4fathers fought 4 2 break away from monarchies. We can't let let him 2 continue 2 set us back!

Sunday, Nov 9 at 5:38 PM Orange Cove mommy wrote ...

while I was in voting poll, I saw Victor jr filling in a ballot for a man.Victor Jr. did not read it to the man,he just filled in the votes! With a big smile as he walked out.

Wednesday, Nov 12 at 8:42 PM unknown wrote ...

victor and his sons need to go! iam glad someone reported him! the lopez family is known for fraud! they always get away with these things! so please investigate this guy! dig deep very deep!

Thursday, Nov 13 at 2:17 AM Anonymous wrote ...

victor lopez is like al davis he needs to go

Tuesday, Nov 18 at 11:03 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I grew up in orange cove and seen to go down hill every since victor came into office and I do feel his children are dipping their hands into the city's monies. I hope that the investigation that the fired administrator would reveal the truth, they should talk to the office staff since they are the ones as well getting dirty I have seen some receive grant monies to improve their own homes not for the city!!!

Tuesday, Nov 10 at 12:33 AM XOC wrote ...

Victor has a history of Voter Fraud. I remember the first time I voted. Victor Lopez showed up on my front door step with my absentee ballot. I do not remember registering.He opened the envelope, selected himself advised his person he was with to put envelope in trash bin outside. I was young and naive.

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